DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination Flashcards

DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination Flashcards

<P><B><I>A fun, fast, effective way for students to learn how to perform a complete diagnostic examination</P></B></I><P>Based on content from the classic point-of-care guide <I>DeGowin’s Diagnostic Examination</I>, these flashcards enable students to brush up on their diagnostic examination procedural skills by asking questions that test their knowledge and providing answers that impart must-know information.</P><P>Over 200 two-sided cards that contain an open-ended question with a concise, bulleted answer on the flip side. The cards focus on the diagnoses most frequently tested on the USMLE Step 2 and 3 examinations.</P><P>Perfect for enhancing diagnostic and decision-making skills, each card features:</P><UL><LI><STRONG>A common patient complaint, or physical finding</STRONG>, that forms the basis of a clinical vignette―which emphasizes a key diagnostic hypothesis concept<LI><STRONG>Guidance for taking a methodical, systematic approach to diagnosis</STRONG> based on the patient history and physical examination <LI><STRONG>A focus on diagnostic clues and progressive problem-solving</STRONG> that facilitates clinical decision-making <LI><STRONG>Clinical Pearls</STRONG> that highlight a clinical dilemma and provide high-yield nuggets of information that are relevant to day-to-day practice<LI><STRONG>Identifier icons for main topic</STRONG> areas designed to make the cards easy to use and shuffle<BR></LI></UL><P> </P>